The Knot Chicago Weddings Magazine

BREAK-DOWN

THE BASICS

BEGIN BY BROWSING Start off by doing some research. In our (ahem) unbiased opinion, TheKnot.com is a great place to start—you can search thousands of dresses by color, fabric and style and find stores in your area that carry your faves. If you’re flipping through magazines or browsing Pinterest or Instagram, tear out pages and save or pin images to help zero in on what you like.

If any of your friends have been in a wedding party before, they’ll know that bridesmaids pay for their own dresses. But a gentle reminder is never a bad idea. When it comes to price, try to be considerate of your friends’ lifestyles. If you’re concerned your wedding and the events surrounding it might be a financial burden for one or more of your bridesmaids, focus your search on more affordable dresses or select a color you like and

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